Baptists

noun

Meaning

Members of a Protestant Christian denomination that emphasizes the necessity of believer's baptism by full immersion in water rather than sprinkling.

Examples

  • Many Baptists believe that baptism should only be performed on individuals old enough to make a conscious profession of faith.
  • The local association of Baptists organized a community outreach program to provide food for the homeless.

Synonyms: believers, Protestants, congregants, parishioners